Trees

Maroela

Inner bark of the marula tree may be applied to scorpion stings and snake bites to alleviate pain. The leaves are chewed on to help indigestion and to treat heartburn. Marula oil, made from the seed kernel, can be used as a type of skin care oil.

Sekelbos

A lotion made from the leaves and bark is used to rinse out the mouth and to soak a cloth which is bound around the head to soothe headaches.
Eyes - The dried seedpods make a soothing eyewash for red, tired eyes.
Snakebites, insect stings - Snakebites, scorpion stings and insect stings are treated with the leaf and bark - the leaf is chewed well and then applied and bound over the area.
Stomach pains, diarrhoea - The leaf can be chewed to ease colic and heartburn and can be made into a tea to remedy stomach ailments and diarrhoea.
Wounds - A lotion made from the leaves and bark is used as a wound cleanser and healer. Dried powdered bark is sprinkled onto the wound to promote healing.
Skin - Dried powdered bark is directly applied to skin eruptions, sores, blisters and abscesses for both man and animal.
Chest - In Zimbabwe the dried leaf and root is smoked for pulmonary tuberculosis and chest ailments, and to clear the head during a cold.